The current view of child development considers the interaction of _________ and _________.

In an experimental study, the ________ is manipulated to observe its effects on another variable

a. dependent variable b. independent variable c. correlation coefficient d. random assignment

Which of the following statements is true regarding adolescent self-esteem?

A) Teens in ethnic minorities are more likely to experience a drop in self-esteem as they transition from childhood to early adolescence compared to Caucasian teens. B) Teens of all ethnicities in the U.S. are likely to experience a drop in self-esteem as they transition from childhood to early adolescence. C) Teens of all ethnicities in the U.S. are likely to experience a brief increase in self-esteem as they transition into early adolescence. D) White teens in the United States are more likely to experience a steady level of self-esteem as they transition through adolescence.